Cheese Tortellini with Herbed Ricotta and Fava Beans | #SundaySupper Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 pounds fava bean pods 1 16-ounce package cheese tortellini Herbed Ricotta
- ½ cup ricotta cheese ¼ cup chopped basil 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon Kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper Instructions
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